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Locals vote no to sea eagles

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:04:38 GMT

The Norfolk Wildlife Trust's AGM attracted more than 100 people to discuss the impending reintroudction of sea eagles to the area

Dog owners face competency test

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:09:21 GMT

A "competency test" for all dog owners could be implemented by the Government to prove that they have the necessary skills to handle their animals

Countdown to 119th Crufts gamekeeper gundog classes

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:07:45 GMT

Despite controversy surrounding Crufts breed standards, hundreds of gundogs are being prepared for the show ring

Gamekeepers reject call for extended cull

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:02:04 GMT

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has rebuffed the Scottish Wildlife Trusts call for a longer open season for deer

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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:18:22 GMT

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Northern Irish shooters' outrage at Forestry Bill

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:13:38 GMT

Shooting groups condemn plan to give the Forest Service unprecedented powers over compulsory deer management

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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:25:12 GMT

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Ban on shock collars in Wales

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:06:11 GMT

Electric shock collars will be banned in Wales subject to approval by the National Assembly for Wales

Roost shooters swooped on by police helicopter

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:11:24 GMT

Yet more lawful shooters have been targeted by overzealous armed police

Wiltshire police hunt mystery deer shooter

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:06:02 GMT

Police are concerned for public safety after dozens of fallow deer are randomly shot on a private Wiltshire estate

Year-round season for male deer rejected

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:04:59 GMT

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BASC launches election appeal

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:12:35 GMT

A bid to raise extra funds to lobby incoming MPs on shooting has been launched by BASC

Wildfowlers’ helicopter rescue drama

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:03:19 GMT

The dramatic rescue of two novice wildfowlers has lead to calls for shooters to revisit their clubs safety protocols

Raven predation research under fire

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:11:20 GMT

Upland keepers dismayed as research shows no correlation between rising raven numbers and declining wader populations

Labour makes fieldsports an election issue

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:09:04 GMT

Hilary Benn has written to the Conservatives urging them not to repeal the ban on hunting

EA and NE get new powers

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:12:35 GMT

New civil powers were granted to The Environment Agency and Natural England on 3rd February

Estate wants dogs on leads

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:09:19 GMT

The Glen Tanar Estate and the Cairngorms National Park Authority are inviting dog owners to an educational day to teach them the importance of keeping their dog's on leads this spring

Local is best: BASC wants you to use British poults

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:04:51 GMT

BASC launches its campaign urging shooters to source their eggs and poults from local, high-welfare gamefarms

Shooters “Say no” to Suffolk sea eagles

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:09:08 GMT

Signs have been erected by shooters in Suffolk protesting against plans to reintroduce the UKs largest bird of prey

Scotland’s icy weather puts weak deer at risk

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:01:31 GMT

The Deer Commission for Scotland warns that thousands of deer face starvation as freezing temperatures continue

Pensioner gets five

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:12:09 GMT

A 71 year-old man was given a five-year sentence for possessing illegal firearms

Taste of Game gets extended

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:07:01 GMT

This year's National Taste of Game week will now be a two-week long event

Battle over Alladale "re-wilding" continues

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:11:07 GMT

Scottish minister says access law must be clarified after Alladale estate is granted its licence to keep dangerous wild animals

Ruddy duck cull: £740 a pop

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:22:39 GMT

Costly but effective eradication of the UKs ruddy duck to finish this summer

Poult tax: DEFRA's plans shelved

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:07:00 GMT

Shooting groups welcome scrapping of proposed 8p per bird insurance levy, but will cost-sharing resurface later on?